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Recipe: Chicken Sausage Pizza

By Susan SelaskyDetroit Free Press

Posted:
06/12/2014 12:01:00 AM CDT

Chicken sausage has less fat and fewer calories, of course, than regular pork sausage. But be sure to keep an eye on the nutrition label because some are high in sodium. Some also have cheese in them, which can tack on fat and calories.

Since most chicken sausage is fully-cooked, it needs only to be reheated. You also can use it in most recipes that call for regular pork sausage.

In today's recipe, chicken sausage is used as a pizza topping. You can make this pizza in the oven or on the grill.

CHICKEN SAUSAGE PESTO PIZZA

Makes 4 servings.

2 to 3 links favorite fully-cooked chicken sausage

1 package (13.8 ounces) pizza crust (regular, thin or whole wheat)

2 tablespoons pesto

5 mini red, orange or yellow peppers, sliced

1/2 cup sliced red onion

1 cup (or more as desired) Italian-blend cheese, divided use

3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Freshly ground black pepper

To prepare oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

To prepare sausage: Slice chicken sausage into 1/4-inch slices on diagonal. Set aside.